“Bass in the Class” Program Brings Students to Nature

The paths around the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook were recently full of the excitement of 500 students and teachers reaching the culmination of their hard work with the “Bass in the Class” program...

“Forest Fitness Walks” In November and December

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites outdoor enthusiasts to get some heart-healthy exercise along a variety of trails during the “Forest Fitness Walks” series for adults taking place from Nov. 18 through Dec. 16 on Mondays from 8:30 to 10 a.m.  “This...

District Receives Donation of $2,500 of Gear from L.L.Bean

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is pleased to announce that it has received a donation of more than $2,500 worth of outdoor gear from L.L.Bean.   The donation includes backpacks, binoculars, two pop-up canopies, two tents, two kayaks and kayaking gear...

Fullersburg Woods Offers “Owl Outing” Programs

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites nature explorers to join an in-person wildlife encounter during “Owl Outing” programs at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook on Thursday, Nov. 14 and Friday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. During the...

President’s Message: November 2013

  Dear Members:   The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry will join forces with the United States Chamber of Commerce in supporting Small Business Saturday on November 30.     Since its founding by American Express in 2010 on the Saturday after Thanksgiving,...

Kickoff for Kids 11th Annual Holiday Party

A Casual, Fun Night To Kickoff the Holiday Season!Only $60 per person includes: 3 hours of open bar Light appetizers from 7-8 pm Open buffet at 8:30 pm Live Auctions Wine Pulls Although online purchase of tickets is encouraged at www.kickoffforkids.org, tickets will...

Elmhurst College CPE Mentoring Program Receives Accreditation

By Andrew Santella   |   October 8, 2013 The mentoring program at Elmhurst College’s Center for Professional Excellence has earned the Gold Accreditation, the highest level possible, from the International Mentoring Association (IMA), a professional organization for...

Barbara Savage Promoted at Community Bank of Elmhurst

William C. Gooch, Jr., Chairman of the Board and Richard W. Reichert, President and CEO of the Community Bank of Elmhurst announced that Barbara Savage will assume the role of Vice President and Cashier beginning on November 1, 2013.  Savage, a resident of Elmhurst,...